Question

Hydroxides of Alkali Metals And Most Alkaline Earth Metals Are Strong Bases.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Hydroxides of Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals:

• The Hydroxides of the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals are strong bases because of their low ionization enthalpy.
• Due to their low ionization enthalpy, M-OH easily dissociates to produce metal cation and hydroxide ions when dissolve in water.
• As we move down the group, ionization energy decreases. So, the basic character of alkali metal hydroxide and alkaline earth metals increases down the group.

Therefore, the given statement is true.